Principal Engine Programmer

At Ubisoft, we aspire to be a workplace where EVERYONE is supported, empowered, and invited to join the game. We believe that by prioritising equity and inclusivity, we fuel creative endeavours and craft gameplay experiences that reflect and respect our uniquely talented game-makers and outstanding players.

Job Description

As a Principal Engine Programmer, you will be a reliable solution finder, able to jump in with any problem while demonstrating your capabilities as a collaborative leader within our engineering teams.

This role requires the ability to switch between multiple threads and leverage your experience working in complex codebases. You will take ownership of core engine technology, bringing innovative solutions and debugging challenging problems. We encourage you to expand your knowledge and help shape best practices across the team.

Joining as our Principal Engine Programmer, your ideas will be highly valued. You will work alongside your Lead and Technical Director to shape and contribute to the team's direction. We seek a hands-on professional with a broad understanding of architectural systems and various subsystems to help the project reach its potential.

This is a great opportunity to become a leader on a currently unannounced AAA title and influence the codebase not only for your immediate project but potentially across Ubisoft. We want you to test your abilities, research, and implement innovative solutions within AAA game development.

What you'll bring

At Ubisoft, we aim to attract top talent who will drive our studios to success.

• Ability to own the delivery of core engine technology for scalable projects;
• Experience with optimisation and performance metrics across hardware;
• Proficiency across multiple hardware/platforms;
• Understanding of project planning and a collaborative approach.

Joining Ubisoft means becoming part of an inclusive global brand. You will build on your success and contribute to the production of world-class AAA games, helping position our studio as a leader in the industry.

With us, you'll find opportunities for career growth within one of the industry's most knowledgeable and innovative environments.

What we'll provide

We prioritize our people's creativity and wellbeing, which is why we embrace a hybrid working model requiring on-site presence for an average of 3 days per week. This fosters a vibrant, collaborative work environment.

• Flexible working hours, 25 days of annual leave, Christmas shutdown, and up to four weeks of remote work within the EU annually;
• Life and income insurance, private healthcare, well-being allowances, and more;
• Resources for personal and professional development;
• Paid volunteering days and community engagement;
• Free games, activities, and celebrations;
• Generous relocation support if needed.

We are committed to mental health and wellbeing, as evidenced by our Gold Employer status in the Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index, and our partnerships with Safe in Our World. We offer training and resources to support mental health proactively.

Ready to Apply?

We aim to build a diverse and distinctive gaming studio and strongly encourage you to apply. We look forward to learning about you and your background.

For more information about Ubisoft Reflections, contact Luke Murtagh, our Talent Acquisition Partner managing this vacancy.